AUBURN — John I. McKellick, 51, of Lewiston died Friday, June 15, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice in Auburn, following a lifelong battle with Apha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. He was born in Rumford on March 16, 1967, the son of Roy and Bhima Welch Mckellick.

Educated in local schools, he was self-employed doing building and property management. John enjoyed spending time with his many friends at the Acme Club, and was a proud, card-carrying minister of the Universal Life Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Amber McKellick of Florida; two sisters: Brenda Parise of Lewiston and Donna McKellick of New Hampshire; and Roy McKellick of Sabattus.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Roy Mckellick Jr. and James McKellick, and his three sisters Viola, Patricia and Sharon McKellick.

Condolences may be shared at www.albert-burpee.com.

John I. McKellick